History

"The Sports Events Marketing Experience is not just for those that want to break into sports; it was designed for those who want to move up in the sports business world. It is rare to have so many sports executives in the same room that are all more than happy to provide insight and advice on a wide range of subjects including interview skills, resume critiques as well as explaining in detail their job functions and how they were able to make it to their current positions. Other conferences that I have attended show you the starting and finish lines but don’t show you the path; SEME shows you the path, gives you a map and a compass and points you in the right direction. I am still in contact with several of the great attendees that I’ve met at SEME including peers and high-ranking sports executives. As a direct result of attending SEME, I was able to interview with several sports organizations and companies that I would not have had access to through any other means. If you want to work in the sports industry, then you have to attend SEME."

Jason W. Rocco
Washington Capitals

"The job I have today is a direct result of the contacts I made at the SEME conference. It was an invaluable experience and I encourage anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in sports marketing to attend."

Jessica Jacobs
The Sports Alliance

"I just wanted to let you know that I had a wonderful time at the SEME. The speakers were great, the round-table discussions were very informative and I look forward to next year's event."

Tracey C. Martin
Office Depot

Thank you to you and your staff for the hospitality at the SEME weekend. The meetings were very well organized. It was a good educational opportunity and a great networking venue. I enjoyed the charismatic speakers and the company of the fellow participants who all seemed so interested and eager to learn."

Stephen F. Phillips
Former Vice President, New York Mets

"I wanted to take a minute to thank you for organizing the conference. It was a very useful event for my colleague and we look forward to next year!"

Johnny LeHane
President
WAKA – The World Adult Kickball Association

"As a young professional or firm, it is often difficult to meet and interact with the leaders of the Sports Business Industry. The Sports Events Marketing Experience is one of the best forums for the leaders of tomorrow to learn from the experts in the field. It will be the benchmark of professional meetings of this sort for many years to come."

Steve A. Baker
Member-Manager, Racing Promotions & Management, LLC

"What a great experience. The panelists were outstanding and approachable and the career workshop was more than I could have imagined."

Janet Goslin
University of Florida
Sports Management Association

Thank you for a great experience. We met so many great people in the industry and got such great advice and direction."

Jennifer McCollum
Michigan State

"I just wanted to pass on that thanks to the SEME event I make the contact and got an interview that turned into my dream job. Thank you again. I will recommend this to anyone who is looking."

Allison Reese
University of Texas
Sports Marketing Association

"I enjoyed hearing the speakers' insight on the sports industry and would recommend this conference to anyone looking to break in."

-Jeff FeinsteinS
GWU Class of 2005

SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS

"The marketplace has needed an event and experience like this for a long time. Congratulations."

Patrick McGee
Octagon